A restored Belle Époque grand hotel with a decidedly modern surprise inside: glass bathtubs, open showers, contemporary art and excellent two-bedroom family suites. Best of all, Saint-Tropez is an eight-minute boat ride away.

A relaxed Belle Époque hotel at the entrance to Cap-Ferrat with one of the few private sandy beaches on this coastline, a heated pool and Beaulieu-sur-Mer on foot.

An intimate beachfront Maison minutes from Saint-Tropez, with a private beach, three-Michelin-starred dining and some excellent but very specific room options.

A polished new Mykonos retreat above Kalo Livadi Bay with 94 sea-view rooms, suites and villas, a private beach, two infinity pools and a quieter, more grown-up take on the island.

A glamorous new hideaway between Paraga and Paradise Beach with private-pool suites, waterfront bungalows, ROKA Beach Club and just enough distance from the Mykonos scene to recover from it.

Poised on a rocky peninsula above Monaco, The Maybourne Riviera offers striking modern architecture and unrivaled views of the Mediterranean coastline.

Set just outside Naoussa, Cosme balances lively energy with actual room to exhale. The beachfront setting, half-moon pool and easy access to town make it a particularly good choice for couples who want Paros with a little polish.